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Hot or Not? Jumping Jack Computer Loft Bed

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The Jumping Jack Computer Loft Bed, $2,208.75, morphs a computer station, loft bed, trundle and storage area into one tidy little wooden Borg Cube. Built with wood which has sustainably harvested and grown.

Talk about getting more bang for your buck.

What say ye?

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Comments (9)

It looks useful, but I think it's ugly.

posted by mlhtn on April 17th 2009 at 1:30pm
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For space-saving in an urban dwelling, yes, this is a good idea, but I personally would prefer a different finish. The price tag is also too much for me. I bet you could find a similar item for much less. Or hire a master cabinet maker to make one.

posted by stickyricemama on April 17th 2009 at 1:38pm
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As a designer of multifunctional children's furniture I give this morphing bunkbed an "A" for functionality, a "B" for good use of space and a "C" for esthetics & style. I would make it more refined, stained a color and cap off the screws.If a Dad built it for his child, OK, but for appeal to the public, I offer my cabinetmaker to make you one.

posted by charmgirl on April 17th 2009 at 1:50pm
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A great space saver I agree, but I hate not having a place to put my knees. Kids have bad enough ergonomical habits as it is, this will do nothing to help.

posted by Angus on April 17th 2009 at 6:41pm
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It kind of looks like the keyboard shelf rolls out to become the desk. So it shouldn't kill a kid's knees unless he's a giant lanky teenager, in which case this might be too small anyway.

On the other hand, I bet many a lazy kid will just pull out the underbed and sit on that cross-legged. I miss the kidlike ability to sit however the hell you feel like.

I love the idea, not so wild about the look.

posted by Kaete on April 18th 2009 at 6:17am
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Great concept, but does it need to be so unattractive?

posted by christinanyc on April 18th 2009 at 7:35pm
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I have the same comment as everyone else. GREAT concept. The look of it? Meh....

posted by annaland on April 18th 2009 at 7:46pm
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Same as all, great concept, poor looks. I also think the big price tag might be due to the fact that this is sold in separate pieces to customize your own bed..?

posted by Cyb on April 19th 2009 at 2:36pm
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It does look useful but is kind of ugly. But like others who have posted what makes it a "Not" for me is that there would be no where to put your legs when you are working at the computer.

posted by taqah on April 20th 2009 at 10:45am
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